Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 9 months later than the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-870 scores versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 versus the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an edge in sensor technology.